The president of Muskegon's Baker College was arrested this week in Oceana County and is accused of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance, according to court records.

College officials have said Amidon, college president since 1995, has been on medical leave the past three months. That leave came on the heels of a police investigation of a harassment complaint by a female park ranger involving Amidon.

Baker College officials on Friday were still gathering information about Amidon's arrest.

"I have no comment at this time," said Jim Cummins, president and chief executive officer of the Baker College system, when reached by phone late Friday afternoon.

Amidon's future will ultimately be decided by Baker College of Muskegon's board of trustees, said Cummins.

Board president B.C. Thompson could not be reached for comment.

Earlier this week, Amidon's expected return to his post was postponed indefinitely.

Amidon is one of Muskegon's most visible community leaders. He sits on various community boards and committees but has been absent from those groups' meetings in recent months.

He has not returned Chronicle phone calls to his home, office and cell phone for several months.

Amidon was arrested Wednesday on East Park Road near South 120th Avenue in rural Otto Township. The time of the report was 12:34 p.m.

Sheriff's Lt. Tim Priese said the vehicle Amidon was driving "was crossing the centerline and weaving, and had run another vehicle off the roadway."

Amidon was the only occupant of the vehicle. , Priese said there were signs of intoxication and a series of standard sobriety tests were performed. "Mr. Amidon was subsequently arrested," he said.

A citation was issued for first-offense operating while intoxicated/operating under the influence of a controlled substance. The offense is a misdemeanor that could carry a 93-day jail sentence.

Records show Amidon posted 10 percent of a $3,500 bond and is scheduled to appear for a pre-trial conference on Nov. 10.

This summer, a complaint was filed with Norton Shores Police against Amidon accusing him of harassing a female Hoffmaster State Park employee. No charges were filed against Amidon.

Shortly after the incident, Baker officials announced that Amidon had gone on medical leave.

Another Michigan college president recently lost his job after pleading guilty for drunken driving. Davenport University President Randolph Flechsig, of Grand Rapids agreed to resign after pleading guilty last month in Kent County.

"He was asked to resign," Davenport Board of Trustees member Wilbur Lettinga said.